The Main Event Location Stanford Hall
The beautiful location of Stanford Hall Leicestershire On a wonderful piece of land in Leicestershire you can find Stanford Hall, and if you join us there for the Main Event this year you will be able to enjoy being close to nature as well as see this great example of late 17th century architecture. The building itself is home to a significant collection of antique furnishings which can be seen in guided tours. The area is not only famous for its magnificent architecture and cultural heritage, but also for the specific conditions providing grounds for a wide variety of diverse and beautiful...
Read MoreFrom all corners of the world at the Main Event!
You are invited and welcome to join us for a mass culture exchange at Stanford Hall this summer. Here you can expect great music, song, dance, workshops and food from all corners of the world! You don’t need to travel far to have your peak of what the world has to offer! So join us and some of the best professionals from all the continents across the globe for great, fun and relaxing time. We have a packed schedule so you can choose to be up and active all day, or relax on the grass in the sunshine and enjoy some of the great tastes available! If you’re a dancer there’s everything from...
Read MoreAttention all Dancers and Dance Practitioners!
Bodies will be moving at Stanford Hall this summer, so get your tickets and come join us at this year’s Main Event! Workshops for all ages in a wide variety of styles from different cultures and origins can be found here!. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a seasoned mover, everyone is welcome to join in for the fun! Amongst other things, on the schedule you can find Contemporary African, Flamenco, Brazilian Maracatu and Gunean Dance, and with experienced professional teachers and dance practitioners leading workshops you can expect exciting and interesting classes regardless of...
Read MoreEssential picks for Family camping at the Main Event!
For the Main Even this year there are a row of different accommodation options available, which you can find more details on here. However non camping spaces are running out fast, so be sure to get in touch as on as possible if you are interested in booking any of these options. The team here of course loves camping, and if you are joining us in the outdoors where we’ll wake up with the smell of grass and sunshine, we’ve compiled a list of a few camping essentials which may be a good idea to bring. If you and your family are seasoned campers you can see this list as something to refresh your...
Read MoreTest something new at the Main Event with Ben and Ghana Goods
We are happy and honoured to have Ben Lawrence as a trader and teacher at this year’s main event. At Ben’s stall you will find beautiful, original and fair-traded traditionally made instruments, textiles, clothes and accessories from the best renowned crafters in Ghana. And on top of that, you will be able to part take in the music workshops which he will be running from there. So don’t miss A little bit more about Ben Ben is a multi-talent who has been involved with music all his life, a dedicated cellist from the age of 9 and having studied music at Dartington Collage from the age of 18...
Read MoreIn line with Arts Council England: Family Arts Standards
The Tribe of Doris Main Event is just around the corner, so don’t forget to get your ticket! Cultural education and sharing is for everyone, no matter age or circumstance. This is why we are proud to present a program which covers activities suitable for all ages, in a range of different areas from song, dance, workshops and creativity. All from different cultures all across the globe. We invite individuals and families alike to come take part, enjoy and share their interests and stories. And with our specially devised youth area, young members of the community can test, practice, learn and...
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